Riverlife Chalk Fest

Pittsburgh's Most Colorful Kick-Off To Summer

Thank you for joining thousands of families to mark the start of summer along Pittsburgh’s riverfronts!

Scroll down to the bottom of the page to see photos from 2026 Riverlife Chalk Fest.


Festival Date

Saturday, May 30, 2026, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Sunday, May 31, 2026, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Location

Isabella Street & Allegheny Landing, North Shore

Free! and open to the public

Sponsors

We could not produce this festival without the support of these community partners. Thank you for celebrating Pittsburgh’s riverfronts!

Logos for Arconic Foundation, EQT, Giant Eagle and The Grable Foundation

Additional support provided by Bank of America and the Jewish Healthcare Foundation.

Partners

Hop x Hustle logo of a jumprope
La Vispera script logo
Shiftworks Community and Public Arts

Become a Riverlife Chalk Fest Sponsor

Show your support for Pittsburgh’s vibrant riverfronts and connect with the over 12,000+ annual attendees by sponsoring Riverlife’s Chalk Fest. Your sponsorship will highlight your organization as a champion of public art, community engagement, and the transformation of our city’s rivers and riverfronts.
Email Katie Richardson, Development Manager, at katie@riverlifepgh.org for more information.